It
is not an easy job to adapt new technology and methodology
in filmmaking. Kanakambari produced by Shailendra Productions
is a film that deserves a special mention; not as Dinesh Baboo's
film, but it is the first movie filmed using digital technology.
Thriller with a little suspense Kanakambari does not have
anything out of the world in terms of story or concept but
is viewable because of its presentation, style. Usage of new
technology is a plus too.

Movie
revolves around a spirit of Nirmala Devi. How the soul evoked
by a gang of mischievous college girls takes revenge on her
death is all about Kanakambari. Why this spirit of Nirmala
Devi (Vijaya Laxmi) enters the body of Nitya (Jyothi Krishna)?
What is the relation between her and the house titled Kanakamabri?
Who is this Nirmala Devi? etc lend adequate suspense and curiosity
plus some haunting sequences.

Don't expect chilling horror nor nail biting suspense unlike
in Hollywood horror movies. There are no scenes that increase
your blood pressure. Still you wont feel bored. Thanks to
Dinesh Baboo's brisk narration. Kanakambari should not be
compared with his earlier films Suprabhata, Amrutha Varshini
or Lalli however! Film has good comic relief. Full marks to
Om Prakash Rao who reminds his father N.S. Rao in many scenes.
Enagi Nagaraj, Mandya Ramesh and Dattanna too deserve a mention.
Vijay Laxmi and Anu Prabhakar are apt fit for their roles.
Though they don't have much dialogs, its their expressions
which is more important in such flicks. Jyothi Krishna and
Aryan Prasad form a good pair. Music by Praveen Rao is average.

Director
has taken good advantage of H.D. Camera. Night scenes shot
using camera tricks does not look artificial. Also we cant
really see the noise or the pixalation caused by the enlarged
projection. So there is not much of quality difference between
the movies shot using celluloid and this movie shot on tapes!
However, the projector lighting plays a major role in such
movies. Technically well made Kanakambari has turned out to be the first ever screened
Kannada film that uses digital technology!